Bereavement notices for Cavan and Monaghan
It is with regret that we note the following deaths from Counties Cavan and Monaghan over the past few days, as reported on RIP.ie.
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The management and staff of The Anglo-Celt wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the deceased. May they rest in peace.
To view the previous death notices, click here.
Brendan McCabe
Barconey, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan
The death occurred of Brendan McCabe, Barconey, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan on Saturday, March 8th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Lisdarn Unit, Cavan.
Predeceased by his wife Nan, daughter Jean, parents Janie and Barney and brother Myles, he will be sadly missed by his son Brian, daughter in law Tina, grand daughters Meghan and Aine, brothers Joe (Ann) and Noel (Marion), nephews, niece, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Briody's Funeral Home, Kilnaleck on Sunday evening from 6-8pm. Funeral arrangements Later.
Dan Clarke
Drumhilla, Beglieve,
Bailieborough, Cavan
The death occurred of Dan Clarke, Drumhilla, Beglieve, Bailieborough, Co Cavan on the 8th March 2025 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Mary Ellen and Andrew, his brothers Hugh, Andy and Paddy and sister Kitty, he will be sadly missed by his sisters Bridget Mulvey (Drumhilla), Rose Sharry (Clare) and Mary Daly (England), nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Bailieborough on Sunday 9th March from 4-7pm. Funeral on Monday to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Knockbride West (Tunnyduff) for Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Burial afterwards in East Knockbride Cemetery. Dan's Funeral Mass can be viewed via this Live Stream Link.
Helen Gerrity (née Houlihan)
Ballaghanea, Virginia, Cavan
Fethard, Tipperary
The death occurred of Helen Gerrity (nee Houlihan), Ballaghanea, Virginia, Co.Cavan and late of Killusty, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, her sister and brothers. Much loved wife of John and much cherished mother of Myles, Johann and Yvonne and adored grandmother of Aaron and Nicole. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters and grandchildren and her close friend Joan, her son in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
Reposing at Matthews Funeral Home, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Co.Cavan (A82YV58), on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until prayers at 8 o'clock. Removal to St. Matthew’s Church, Maghera on Monday afternoon for 2 o'clock Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.
Gemma McVeigh
Cavan / Donegal / Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Gemma McVeigh Cavan / Donegal / Fermanagh.
With broken hearts and immeasurable sadness, we share the devastating loss of our beloved Gemma McVeigh, who passed away peacefully on Friday, 7th March, surrounded by her loving family in the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital.
Gemma was cherished beyond words and will be forever missed by her adored son Oisín Doran (Eimear), her devoted partner Stephen Kelly, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kitty, and her beloved brothers and sisters Ronan (Elaine), Michelle (Kevin), Aisling (John), Marie Louise (Aidan), and Niall (Riona). She was a treasured aunt and godmother to James, Orlagh, Kate, Luke, Conáll, Laoise, Méabh, Senán, Michael, Etaoin, Lugh, and Solan, each of whom she loved so dearly.
Gemma will be reposing at her parents’ home, Tirconaill Lodge, Sligo Road, Enniskillen BT74 7JY, from 2-9pm on Saturday, 8th March and from 4-8pm Sunday 9th March 2025.
Her funeral will leave the family home on Monday, 10th March, morning at 11:30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, followed by burial in Cross Cemetery. House strictly private to immediate family on Monday morning.
John O'Donoghue
Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Cavan / Templeogue, Dublin
The death occurred of John O'Donoghue, Bailieborough Road, Virginia, Cavan / Templeogue, Dublin on March 6th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Loving father of Paul, Sean, Ray, Caitriona and Karl. Cherished grandfather to one grandson and thirteen granddaughters. Dear brother of Margaret and the late PJ.
John will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Niamh, Audrey and Ros, son-in-law Paul, brothers-in-law Sean and Tim, sister-in-law Rosemary, as well as his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbors, his wonderful carers, and his many, many friends.
Reposing at his home on Bailieborough Road, Virginia (A82 XY77), on Sunday evening from 4-6pm. Removal on Monday morning to Mary Immaculate Church, Virginia, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Dublin.
Margaret Corr (née Sullivan)
Terenure, Dublin / Cavan Town, Cavan
The death occurred of Margaret Corr (née Sullivan), formerly of Cavan Town on March 6th, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the staff at Milllbury NH, Navan.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Felim and adored son Brian, her treasured sisters Marie and Ann. Loved and adored mother of Fiona and Maeve. She will be deeply missed by her devoted family, sons-in-law Darra MacNamara and Cormac Daly, her adoring grandchildren ‘The Dotes’ - Yollie, Evan, Becky, Ilannah, Cillian, Aoibhinn and Fionn, brother Brian, sisters Breda and Catherine, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham Monday, 10th March from 5-7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday 11th March at 10.30am in Terenure College Chapel, followed by burial in Killygarry Cemetery, Cavan. Expected arrival time is 2pm.
Anna Kierans (née Coogan)
31 Glenview Drive, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
The death occurred of Anna Kierans (née Coogan) 31 Glenview drive, Monaghan on Friday 7th March, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Patsy, her parents Rose and James and her eight sisters.
Anna will be forever loved and missed by her daughters Amanda (Donal O'Donoghue) ,Trudy (Noel Boyd), and her much adored two beautiful granddaughters Elle and Holly O'Donoghue.
Anna will repose at Clerkins Funeral Home, Monaghan Town, (H18YF22) on Sunday (9th) from 12 noon until prayers at 3:30pm with private burial afterwards. House private at all times please.
Kay Lamb
32 Belgium Park, Monaghan Town, Monaghan
The death occurred of Kay Lamb, 32 Belgium Park on Saturday 8th March, peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the staff of Drumbear Nursing home. Predeceased by her parents Molly and Matt, her brother Benny, brother-in-law Tony (Swift) and sister-in-law Jean.
Kay will be dearly missed by her sister Ann, her nephews Gerard, Gareth, Anthony, nieces, Karen, Cathy, Ann, Siobhan, Lorraine and Mary, extended family and neighbours.
Kay will repose at Clerkins Funeral Home, Monaghan Town,(H18YF22) on Sunday (9th) from 4pm until 7pm. Kay's Funeral procession will arrive to St Macartan's Cathedral on Monday (10th) for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan
Anna Lovett (née Parr)
Tirfinnog, Castleshane, Monaghan
The death occurred of Anna Lovett (nee Parr), peacefully on Friday 7th March 2025, at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Anna will be dearly missed by her heartbroken family; her loving husband Colin, treasured children Ava, Lucia and Theo; her loving parents Tom and Teresa, brothers Jude, Luke and Matthew, grandparents David and Ethne, father and mother-in-law Ivan and Caroline, brothers-in-law Chris (Sarah) and Ian (Rebecca), nephews and nieces Oliver, Harry, Sophia, Isabella and Noah, the entire family circle and her good friends.
House private to family and close friends. A one way system will be in place; please enter via L54202 from the N2,Castleshane and exit via the Old Armagh Road.
Funeral service on Monday, 10th March, in Ballyalbany Presbyterian Church, Monaghan, eircode H18 HH95, at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Kathleen McKevitt (née Matthews)
Lisgall, Carrickmacross,
Monaghan
The death occurred of Kathleen McKevitt (née Matthews), Lisgall, Carrickmacross, Monaghan on March 6, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Tom, her son Adrian, her parents Michael & Catherine and her brother Joe.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family; Patrick (Anna), Collette (Mickey-Joe), Vincent (Maeve), Kieran (Anne), Fintan (Jackie), Sandra (Kieran), Stephen (Louise) & Gordon (Rachel), her twenty nine much-loved grandchildren; Darren, Natasha, Michaela, Alisha, Cian, Oisín, Dáire, Conor, Ella, Lilly, Abbie, Kyeira, Alana, Zara, Mia, Tom, Kieran, Sophie, Emma, Dylan, Megan, Jack, Shayne, Kaelum, Corey, Ava, Jason, Frankie & Jake and her great-grandchildren Laylah-Rose & Rian, her brothers Tommy, Eugene & Noel and her sisters Maureen Gainford & Patricia Duffy, her extended family, friends & neighbours.
Kathleen will repose at her home, Lisgall A81 PW88, on Saturday, 8th & Sunday, 9th March, from 3-8pm. House private at all other times.
Kathleen's funeral cortège will leave her home on Monday, 10th March, proceeding to St. Lastra's Church, Donaghmoyne, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link churchservices.tv/cordrummans
Séamus O'Donnell
Dublin / Arva, Cavan
The death occurred of Séamus O'Donnell, Dublin / Arva, Cavan on the 4th March 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of St. Gabriel's Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice.
Dearly loved father of Dearbhaile and husband of the late Conchessa (McCourt). Deeply regretted by his loving daughter, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal to St. Brendan’s Church, Coolock on Monday, 10th March, for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery. A live stream of Séamus’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/coolock